What do you say when your son comes out?

What do you say when your son comes out?

What to Do (and Not Do) When Your Child Comes Out to You

• DON’T Ignore it.
• DON’T Say you “knew all along.”
• DON’T Tell them “this is just a phase.”
• DON’T Use religion to shame them.
• DO Tell them you believe and love them, and thank them for telling you.
• DO Ask about what kind of support they need.

How do you help someone come out?

Below are some suggestions you may wish to follow.

1. Thank your friend for having the courage to tell you.
2. Don’t judge your friend.
3. Respect your friend’s confidentiality.
4. Tell your friend that you still care about them, no matter what.
5. Don’t be too serious.

How do you explain Lgbtq to a child?

Age-appropriate information. Consider using children’s books or videos that discuss gender identity and/or sexual orientation. The television show Steven Universe and books like And Tango Makes Three or I am Jazz are great ways to start conversations. Give information based on your child’s development age.

How do I accept Lgbtq?

Everyone

1. Don’t make assumptions about people’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
2. Speak out against homophobia, transphobia and anti-LGBTQ harassment and discrimination.
3. Speak out against the use of antigay slurs.
4. Be supportive of anyone who chooses to come out.
5. Attend LGBTQ events.

What does Pflag stand for?

In 2014, the organization officially changed its name from “Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays” to, simply, PFLAG.

How do you react to coming out?

Tips for When Someone Comes Out to You

1. Be patient.
2. Commit yourself as an ally.
3. Don’t push.
4. Keep their confidence and respect their privacy.
5. Acknowledge the risk they took by coming out to you.
6. Instead say, “Thank you for trusting me.”

What to say when someone comes out to you?

If someone comes out to you, make that individual feel heard, seen and respected by saying something like “Thank you so much for trusting me and telling me that.” Reiterate your care and love. Ask what you can do to provide support.

How old do you have to be to know your gender?

Most children typically develop the ability to recognize and label stereotypical gender groups, such as girl, woman and feminine, and boy, man and masculine, between ages 18 and 24 months. Most also categorize their own gender by age 3 years.

How do you become an LGBT ally school?

LGBTQ Ally Action: Preventing Bullying

1. TRUST YOUR STUDENTS. If a student says they are being bullied, take them at their word and don’t dismiss the actions as teasing.
2. INFORM ADMINISTRATORS.
3. SIMPLY LISTEN.
4. CONNECT STUDENTS TO RESOURCES.
5. BE IN THE KNOW.
6. INTERVENE.

How do you become a LGBT ally 2020?

7 ways you can be a better LGBTQ+ ally

1. Be open to learn, listen and educate yourself.
2. Check your privilege.
3. Don’t assume.
4. Think of ‘ally’ as an action rather than a label.
5. Confront your own prejudices and unconscious bias.
6. Know that language matters.

What does Plag stand for?

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
PFLAG (pronounced /ˈpiːflæɡ/ PEE-flag) is no longer an acronym, but just the name of the organization. Prior to 2014, the acronym stood for Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (later broadened to Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays).